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TNA iMPACT! Results - 04/12/2007
Written by Richard Trionfo (PWInsider.com) on Apr 12, 2007 - 11:01:01 PM
TNA iMPACT! Results - 04/12/07
Orlando, Florida
Report By: Richard Trionfo of PWInsider.com
TNA iMPACT! Opener:
Jeremy Borash is backstage and he reminds us that this is the final episode of Impact before Lockdown. Jeremy is interrupted by Konnan, Homicide, and Hernandez; and Konnan asks Jeremy if he is tight with Team 3D because he has a message for them. Konnan says that they have a big surprise for Team 3D tonight.
In the arena:
The members of Team Angle who have not won Olympic gold are in the ring waiting for their captain to arrive. Sting has a mic and he apologizes to Kurt for not returning his phone calls because he had to come to grips with a few personal problems. He realized that he is a wrestler and he loves TNA. He loves that he was asked to be a part of Team Angle because they have the War Machine, the Killer, the Shooter, and the Stinger. Sting points out that they are missing the fifth member so he would like to know who it is. Angle says that he respects Sting more than he will ever know, but he cannot announce the fifth member at this time. Angle says that there are a few things that he has to come to grips with before he can make that decision. Samoa Joe takes the mic and he tells Kurt Angle that he does not want to mince words around here and he says that he is starting not to believe Angle any more. Joe says that he is not someone to believe in conspiracy theories, but he points out that they are one man short and they are going into slaughter. Joe points out that Angle’s road to the title is a lot easier if Rhino, Sting, and he are not around. Joe tells Angle that they have all stepped up so it is time for Angle to step up and announce who the fifth member of the team is. Angle tells Joe that he better not question his integrity. Angle tells Joe that he swears on the American flag that there will be a fifth member of Team Angle and he promises that there will be five.
Non Title Match
Jay Lethal vs. Chris Sabin (c)
Kevin Nash is in the ring and he says that there will be many imposters, but there will only be one ‘Black Machismo’. Jay Lethal comes to the ring dressed like Randy Savage, including the fringe on the ring jacket and copies Savage’s mannerisms. Lethal gets on the mic and he lets out and Oh Yeah.
The start:
Sabin with a knee and side head lock followed by a shoulder tackle. Lethal tries for a leap frog but Sabin catches Lethal and has him on his shoulders and sets for the Cradle Shock. Lethal gets out of the hold and Lethal tries for a rollup using the ropes, but Sabin holds on to the ropes.
Mid-match notes:
Sabin thinks that he has outsmarted Lethal, but Lethal grabs Sabin by the hair and jumps over the top rope to the floor causing Sabin to land throat first on the top rope. Lethal goes up top and he hits a double sledge to the head and gets a two count. Sabin begs for mercy and then he pokes Lethal in the eyes. Lethal with a punch to Sabin and he goes up top again, but Lethal is crotched on the top rope by Sabin and Sabin hits a running drop kick that knocks Lethal off the top turnbuckle and Sabin with a two count. Sabin with a snap mare and then he does the Garvin Stomp and hits a senton splash for a two count. Sabin with a reverse chin lock but Lethal gets to his feet and he connects with a series of jabs and a roundhouse. Lethal with a back elbow and a flying clothesline for a two count. Lethal with a forearm but Sabin pulls Lethal down as he goes outside the ring.
The Finish:
Sabin with a tornado DDT for a two count. Sabin with an Irish whip but Lethal blocks the running boot into the corner and pushes Sabin down to the mat. Sabin with a back kick, but Lethal grabs Sabin and hits the neck breaker/flatline combination. Lethal goes up top and hits the elbow drop for the three count.
Winner - Jay Lethal
Backstage:
Leticia is in the interview area with Team Cage and she asks Christian for his thoughts about Jim Cornette’s announcement with the new stipulation for the Lethal Lockdown match. He says that Team Angle and the rest of his team is probably happy. He comments that everyone has smiles on their faces and we pan over to A.J. Styles who has put on his ‘serious face’. Christian says that it went from bad to worse. Sting gets resurrected from the dead again and then Jim Cornette announces the stipulation that the winner of the fall gets the title match at Sacrifice. Christian wants to know why Jim Cornette is always trying to screw with him. A.J. tells Christian that this is business and it is all about this title. He says that is why everyone is here. He says that they need to focus on Lockdown because they have the numbers advantage because it is five-on-four. Christian asks A.J. how long it took him to memorize that because he is pointing out the obvious and wonders if A.J. didn’t think that he knew that already. A.J. and Christian argue before Christian says that if Angle does not already have a fifth man, he will not have one. Christian says that on the advice of A.J. Styles, they worry about tonight; then they worry about Lockdown. Scott Steiner says then he will worry about his title match before he leaves. Christian says that he is disappointed in everyone for putting themselves in front of the team. Christian asks Abyss if he ever washes his mask before leaving. We go to commercial.
Backstage:
We are back with Jeremy Borash in the locker room with Jay Lethal and Kevin Nash and Jeremy points out that it was an impressive victory for Lethal over Chris Sabin. Nash asks Lethal if he trusts him now and Lethal says that he trusts Nash, but he asks about Sonjay. Nash says that it is a work in progress and he tells ‘Vin Man’ to come over. Sonjay is wearing the Vinnie Vegas gear and he says that he does not want to do it. Jeremy turns around and he sees Eric Young sitting in the corner. Before Jeremy can say anything to Eric, Robert Roode and Traci Brooks come in and Roode tells Borash that he cannot talk to Eric Young unless he gets Robert Roode’s permission first. Roode and Brooks are joined by James Storm and Jackie Moore. Roode has a message for Petey Williams and he says that Lockdown can start tonight. James Storm pipes in and mentions the blindfold match at Lockdown. Roode tells Williams that he can be a friend to Eric Young, but on Sunday he will prove that it pays to be Roode. Roode asks Jackie if they are ready for their mixed tag match to send a message to Gail Kim for Lockdown. Robert Roode tells Eric to stay in the corner and not move.
Petey Williams and Gail Kim vs. Robert Roode and Jackie Moore
Before our next match, Christy Hemme stops Kip and BG James on the Ramp of Facial Impact. Lance Hoyt says that he will take care of things with Christy. Christy tries to slap Lance but Lance blocks it. Lance picks up Christy and he carries her to the back.
The start:
Williams tries to hold Gail Kim back, but it is unsuccessful as Gail brings Jackie into the ring and the match begins with all four wrestlers inside the ring. Williams and Kim each hit flapjacks and then Williams hits a slingshot rana on the floor. Gail and Jackie battle in the ring. Gail with a knee to Jackie and then she slams Jackie’s head into the mat. Roode comes into the ring after sending Petey Williams into the ring steps and Roode hits a belly-to-back suplex on Gail Kim.
Mid-match notes:
Williams with a shoulder from the apron and then he hits a slingshot jawbreaker. Williams with a running forearm into the corner and then he punches Roode in the corner. Jackie with a rake of the eyes and then Roode with a clothesline that flips Williams. Roode punches Williams in the corner followed by an Irish whip. Williams with a boot but then he runs into a spinebuster as we go to commercial. We are back and Jackie punches Williams but Williams chokes Jackie. Roode with a blind tag and he slams Williams and stomps on Williams’s face. Gail Kim is helped to the back by one of the referees. Back in the ring, Williams with punches and elbows followed by a spinning heel kick.
The Finish:
Gail Kim returns to the ring and pulls Jackie back into the ring. The referee stands between Gail and Jackie. Williams sends Roode into the ropes and then he hits a drop kick into Roode’s back. Williams with a satellite side Russian leg sweep. Williams sees James Storm on the apron and that allows Robert Roode to get a rollup for the three count.
Winners - Robert Roode and Jackie Moore
The Aftermath:
After the match Roode holds Gail for Jackie to take care of her but Chris Harris comes into the ring and Harris attacks Storm and Roode. Harris grabs Jackie for a vertical choke, but Storm clips Harris and that allows Storm to work over Harris and Roode works over Williams in the ring. Eric Young appears at the top of the Chute of Heelish Impact and he has a chair. Eric Young comes to the ring with the chair and he goes after Harris and Jackie. Roode tells Eric to stop and then he leaves the ring. Roode tells Eric to put the chair down because he owns Young. Roode tells Young that he will make sure that Eric never wrestles again. Eric puts the chair down and leaves with Traci and Roode, with Traci pulling Eric to the back by his ear.
Backstage:
Jeremy Borash is in the back with Christopher Daniels. Jeremy wants to know what Daniels’s problems are with Jerry Lynn and if the bat has anything to do with Sting. Daniels walks away from Borash without saying a word. LAX come around the corner and they have Brother Runt with his mouth taped. Konnan says that they could not find Team 3D but they found the next best thing, a family member. Konnan says that tonight, he will pay a heavy price as Konnan shows a taser gun. They go to the ring as we go to commercial.
In the arena:
LAX is in the ring and they still have Brother Runt. Konnan says that he has a message for Butterbean and Krispy Kreme. He says that he hopes they get into shape for Lockdown. First they will make an example out of the gringo Brother Runt. He says that the Latino nation is tired of being humiliated, harassed, humiliated, and imprisoned. Konnan says that the government is corrupt and does not follow the Constitution and the Latino Nation will not stand for it any more. Tonight he is going to take the taser and stick 5,000 volts through Runt’s body. When he wakes up, he can tell his brothers what it felt like but it is nothing like they are going to feel in the electrified cage match. Team 3D come out and Brother Ray tells Konnan not to shot their brother. Konnan says that they are like the U.S. Police and will shoot first and ask questions later. Brother Ray tells Konnan not to pull the trigger. Konnan shoots the taser and it hits Runt in the chest. We go to commercial.
Winner Gets Advantage In Lethal Lockdown
Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles
The start:
Styles leaps over a kick attempt by Joe and then he celebrates like he won the lottery. Joe tries for another kick and Styles avoids it again and he celebrates some more. Styles with a kick to the back of the head and the legs. Styles blocks a kick and grabs Joe’s leg but Joe rolls through and has Styles in an ankle lock but A.J. makes it to the ropes. Joe with a snap mare followed by a chop to the back of the neck and kick to the chest.
Mid-match notes:
Styles gets up before Joe can hit the knee drop. Styles tries for the Phenomenal drop kick but Joe side steps him and Styles lands on his back. Joe hits the knee drop. Joe with an Irish whip but Styles moves out of the way when Joe charges into the corner. Styles with punches but then Joe sends A.J. to the apron. Styles with a springboard forearm and we go to commercial. We are back and Styles punches Joe and then he slams Joe and hits a knee drop. Styles with a series of forearms that backs Joe into the corner. Styles with shoulders in the corner and then he chokes Joe in the corner. Styles with a back rake. Joe with a series of jabs but Joe comes off the ropes and Styles with a drop kick to the knee. Styles with a knee to Joe followed by punches. Styles slams Joe’s head into the top turnbuckle. Styles with an Irish whip and flying forearm into the corner. Joe with an elbow and jabs to Styles. Styles with an Irish whip and he charges into the corner, but Joe with an STO on the charging Styles and both men are down.
Joe with running double sledges to Styles followed by a snap power slam for a two count. Styles with a jawbreaker and then he hits the springboard moonsault into an inverted DDT for a two count. Styles with a running forearm but Joe blocks other attempts by Styles. Joe goes up to the second turnbuckle and Styles pulls the referee into the way so the referee receives the Yakuza kick from the turnbuckle and he goes down. Joe checks on the referee but Styles with a spin kick and then he gets set for the Styles Clash, but Joe with a back body drop. Joe with the running knee into the corner and then he sets up for the muscle buster but A.J. gets out of the hold. Styles with a rollup but Joe counters into the choke. Styles taps but the referee is out. Christian Cage is at the top of the Chute of Heelish Impact and he is trying to get his other team members to come to the ring to interfere.
The Finish:
They eventually come out but the other members of Team Angle have come out and they prevent Team Cage from getting to the ring. They fight on the floor. Jeff Jarrett’s music plays and he comes to the ring with a guitar. Jarrett looks at Joe and then he hits Styles in the head with the guitar and then he tells Joe that he is the fifth member of Team Angle. Joe gets the three count.
Winner - Samoa Joe
The Aftermath:
Jeff Jarrett stands on the Ramp of Facial Impact while the other members of Team Angle argue in the ring.
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